Readers' Choice: Five favorite pregnancy splurges

There's so much to do when you get pregnant — and so much to buy! But moms still need to find the time and money to do something extravagant for themselves — and you do! The items you splurged on ranged from leather pants to cars, and even the most inexpensive treats qualify as a splurge. Here are your top picks for maternity splurges.

1. Fashionable maternity clothes

"I splurged on a new maternity wardrobe. This may be my last pregnancy, and I gave all my old maternity clothes away to relatives (not to mention the fact that I got sick of the cutesy pastel-flowered overall look). I decided to buy myself a new maternity look at the Gap: tanks, cargo shorts, and pedal pushers (I live in the tropics). I feel so much better!" — Conni

"My big splurge during my second pregnancy was maternity pajamas. I am so glad I splurged on them, even though they were ridiculously expensive. It felt great to go to bed wearing something that I liked and that didn't bind my tummy in any way. Sleeping is hard enough without pajama problems! Also, we had a lot of family visiting throughout the pregnancy, and it was nice to see them in the morning when I was wearing something presentable." — Ruth

"My husband and I were attending a wedding in Italy and I insisted on having at least three nice, fashionable maternity dresses. I bought a black Nicole Miller 'miracle dress,' a sexy Tibi dress, and a fun Lilly Pulitzer dress. I also bought matching slides and a few nice purses. It made all the difference in the world to be eight months pregnant but still look put together. I got all the dresses at Pea in the Pod. It has the best selection of maternity clothes by far." — Melissa Papp-Green

"I splurged on items that reflected my nonpregnant style and were more fitted. I felt great and looked better than I would have in Peter Pan collars. My two long crocheted duster-length sweaters were my most indulgent purchases, but I used them to death! They look very cool and were really slimming. " — Kim

2. Furniture and bedding for the baby

"Baby furniture! My husband was a typical bachelor before he met me, and his apartment was completely unfurnished. But as soon as we found out we were pregnant, he fixed up the apartment and we spent tons of money on a crib; a dresser; a hutch; a stroller, carrier, and car seat; a glider with ottoman; and a changing table. Whew! Although we are now 100 percent broke, we're very happy that we were able to provide these comforts to our baby and to each other. The apartment looks fabulous now." — Jomana

"When we found out the baby was a girl, we splurged on a really girlie nursery, designer bedding and all. I love it!" — Sandi

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